Illustration shows cylinder head cover
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Release screws and remove holder (1).
Tightening torque 12 52 1AZ .
Release screws and remove cable duct (1).
Installation:
Replace aluminium screws.
Tightening torque 12 52 2AZ .
WORK STEP REFERENCE CHART
| Work step | Note |
|---|---|
| Unlock plug connections on ignition coils and disconnect | |
| Unlock plug on eccentric shaft sensor and disconnect | |
| Unlock plug on positioning motor for eccentric shaft and disconnect | |
| Unlock plug on both solenoid valves and disconnect | |
| Unlock plug on inlet and exhaust camshaft sensors and disconnect | |
| Unlock plug on air-conditioning compressor and disconnect | |
| Unlock plug on oil pressure switch and disconnect | |
| Unlock plug on coolant temperature sensor and disconnect | |
| Disconnect connector strip from fuel rail | |
| Unlock plug on electric coolant pump and disconnect | |
| Unlock plug on coolant thermostat and disconnect | |
| Disconnect engine ground connection | Tightening torque 12 52 3AZ . Replace screw. |
NOTE:
Check stored fault messages.
Delete fault memory.
Delete fault memory.